Dhabba is a Punjabi road side restaurant or cafe. They are situated on highways and generally serve local cuisine, and also serve as truck stops. They are most commonly found next to petrol stations, and most are open 24 hours a day. Since many truck drivers belong to Punjab, Punjabi food is mostly liked by them. The word Dhaba has come to represent any restaurant that serves Punjabi food, especially the heavily spiced and fried Punjabi fare preferred by many truck drivers..
Dhabas are made up of mud and have cots to sit upon (called Charpai) while eating. A wooden plank would be placed across the width of the cot on which to place the dishes. With time, the cots were replaced by tables. The food is typically inexpensive and has a 'homemade' feel to it. Punjabi food served in Dhaba is wholesome and full of rustic flavor. Food is served on big brass Thali (plates) and drinks – water, Lassi, mil or tea, as well as Shorbas (soups) are served in a 12 inch long brass glass.
Nowadays Dhabas can be seen and this word has come to represent sub-continental cuisine so much that many Indian restaurants in Europe and America have adopted it as a part of the name.
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